Amami tip-nosed frog
A species of frog (Odorrana amamiensis) endemic to Amami Ōshima. The name is a taxonomic term used in biology and nature guides.
The Amami tip-nosed frog is an endemic species found only on Amami Ōshima.
Katakana spelling is standard for this species name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
Compound of 奄美 (Amami, the island name) + 鼻先 (tip of the nose) + 蛙 (frog), referring to the frog's pointed snout and its habitat.